Utility Systems Operator II

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a water and wastewater technician to assist in the operation, maintenance and monitoring of county systems. You will collect samples, perform basic lab testing, and support field operations under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 3 years of related experience and a Level II certification. Emphasis on safety, documentation and reliable teamwork in a public utility setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of training/experience in advanced wastewater facilities.
• NM Water Systems Level II or Wastewater Systems Level II certification.
• Ability to learn safety procedures and operate wastewater plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater systems safely and record shift data.
• Adjust flow rates and operate pumps; perform repairs.
• Collect samples and conduct basic laboratory testing.
• Provide customer service in the field and assist with public relations.
• Maintain inventory and keep work areas clean and compliant.

Skills

Physics/arithmetic knowledge

Reading/writing comprehension

Safety procedures understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NM Water Systems Level II or Wastewater Level II

Job description

Primary Purpose

To perform basic and mid-level duties in advance of appropriate and regulatory compliant operations of water and wastewater facilities used by the County to serve its customers and the public.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform duties of basic and mid-level complexity in connection with the general and specialized operations of the County owned water and wastewater systems, which include pump stations, treatment plants, disposal fields and other.
• Performs tasks of basic and mid-level complexity associated with the operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment, such as pumps, generators, pressurized vessels, blowers and compressors, metering devices.
• Performs duties of mid-level complexity in chemical water treatment, biological wastewater treatment,
• Under general supervision, adjusts flow rates, operates pumps and controls, performs repairs on equipment and maintains clear and accurate records of activities and events
• Performs basic and mid-level calculations to determine conditions associated with water processes and operations, and reports on findings in written or oral form to supervisor and others.
• Performs basic duties in connection with customer service in the field, and interacts with technical support staff of the Utilities.
• Performs duties associated with collecting water and wastewater samples in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Performs basic laboratory testing on water and wastewater samples, reads, records and interprets meter and gauge data in the field, and maintains accurate shift logs.
• Under general supervision, monitors and performs operations related with applicable regulatory compliance.
• Performs duties associated with maintaining treatment plant work areas, grounds, equipment and tools, so that conditions are always conducive to a safe and health promoting environment.
• Reports verbally and in writing about malfunctions, abnormalities and potential hazards associated with the daily operations of water and wastewater systems.
• Performs public relations duties, makes presentations to members of the public to advance the public knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
• Provides basic training to Utility Workers and Operators I about the general operations of water and wastewater systems.
• When necessary, performs duties associated with housekeeping and cleaning of facilities
• Performs duties associated with keeping inventory of equipment and tools, and reports about any losses, damages, or other conditions that may need managerial attention.
• Performs mechanical work of basic and mid-level complexity in connection with preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment typically found in water and wastewater facilities.
• Operates road machinery and associated equipment used in day-to-day operations of water and wastewater facilities.
• Performs work orders by supervisor.

Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of physics and arithmetic of minor complexity, as necessary to support and justify water and wastewater treatment operations, trouble shooting and correction.
• Reading comprehension of mid-level complexity and writing skills
• Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety procedures in the wastewater operations and maintenance; ability to operate powered and manual equipment, machinery, and tools used in wastewater plant operations and maintenance; to establish effective co-working relationships; to understand and follow oral and/or written communication; to observe safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years of training and/or experience in the operation and maintenance of advanced, complex wastewater treatment facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a NM Water Systems Level II or Wastewater Systems Level II certification.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

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• Health Benefits
• Leave and Retirement
• Additional Employee Benefits
• Employee Development Program